Blake vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Blake Rank #265

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Evan mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Blake and Evan boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.